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United States
Maryland
Howard County
Columbia

Patuxent Branch Trail – Little Patuxent River loop from Kings Contrivance

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United States
Maryland
Howard County
Columbia

Patuxent Branch Trail – Little Patuxent River loop from Kings Contrivance

Easy

4.7

(4119)

5,714

riders

Patuxent Branch Trail – Little Patuxent River loop from Kings Contrivance

01:02

12.3km

120m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 290 m for 6 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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961 m

Middle Patuxent River

Highlight • River

The Middle Patuxent River is a tributary of the Patuxent River, which is the longest river entirely within the state of Maryland. The river is home for more than 100 …

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2

5.53 km

Middle Patuxent River Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

At this point in your run, you'll find an idyllic overlook over the Middle Patuxent River. Perfect spot for a meditative moment in nature!

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3

7.22 km

Old Canal Lock Remains on Savage Mill Trail

Highlight • Historical Site

Watch for the stone remains of a lock system that helped keep cotton crops moving up and down the Patuxent River.

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4

9.26 km

Patuxent Branch Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Patuxent Branch Trail is a multi-use paved path of 10.4 miles, that follows the Little Patuxent River, running all the way from Savage Park in the south to Lake …

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9.51 km

Patuxent Branch Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Patuxent Branch Trail is a multi-use, paved 10.4-mile trail that follows the Little Patuxent River.

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6

10.5 km

Little Patuxent River

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The Little Patuxent River is a 45-mile river that begins in Howard County and flows south to meet the Middle Patuxent River in Savage and then eventually meets the Patuxent River near Crofton.

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7

11.0 km

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12.3 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.49 km

2.01 km

817 m

598 m

330 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.71 km

1.83 km

1.09 km

936 m

597 m

138 m

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